I am licensed in Virginia with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, First responder issues, Postpartum depression
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imago Relationship Therapy
VA LPC 0701002241
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Phyllis Braxton Arnason. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I recently started seeing Dr. Braxton and I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. Their warm, compassionate approach immediately put me at ease. I appreciate how they actively listen and provide valuable insights without judgment. Each session has helped me gain clarity and develop coping strategies for my challenges. I’m very grateful for the progress I've made with their support and highly recommend them to anyone seeking a thoughtful and understanding therapist.
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Phyllis for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I highly recommend Dr. Braxton. She listens, is compassionate and helps implement practices that have helped my outlook.
Written on Nov 13, 2024 after therapy with Phyllis for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
She is lovely and tells me not only what I want to hear but also need to hear. She is engaging and I feel supported by her.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I enjoy my sessions with the doctor. She recommends ways for me to manage my tricky relationships and my anxiety. She is very empathetic and I feel very supported.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Phyllis for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. B is compassionate and competent. She provides a space to be safe, vulnerable and encouraged.
Written on Nov 04, 2023 after therapy with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. B has helped me so much, I am blessed and thankful that she was picked to be my therapist!
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Phyllis for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd